5-Minute Typing Test

Challenge yourself with this free 5-minute typing speed test. Measure your words per minute (WPM), accuracy, and monitor your improvement over time.

Typing Speed Levels Explained

Typing speeds are generally categorized as:

Beginner: 20–30 WPM
Intermediate: 30–50 WPM
Advanced: 50–70 WPM
Expert: 70+ WPM

Average Typing Speed by Profession

Data Entry Clerk: 50–70 WPM
Programmer/Developer: 40–60 WPM
Writer/Journalist: 50–65 WPM
Student: 35–55 WPM

Best Exercises to Improve Typing Speed

Touch typing drills
Daily short typing tests
Typing games and challenges
Accuracy-focused exercises

Touch Typing vs Hunt and Peck

Touch typing is faster and more efficient than hunting and pecking. Learning correct finger placement and posture can dramatically improve your speed and accuracy.

Your 5-Minute Typing Test